General Labourer – Farm – Hacienda North Farms Inc.

Hacienda North Farms Inc. is dedicated to producing high-quality hydroponic horticultural products. With a commitment to sustainable farming practices, the company provides a dynamic work environment for individuals seeking to contribute to the agricultural sector.

Location: Various locations, Wheatley, ON; Erie Beach, ON
Workplace information: On site
Salary: $17.23 hourly / 40 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
Starts: As soon as possible
Vacancies: 60 vacancies
Source: Job Bank #3115669

Overview
Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate, or diploma
Experience: Will train

Work site environment:

  • Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
  • Confined spaces
  • At heights
  • Wet/damp
  • Odours
  • Hot
  • Cold/refrigerated
  • Non-smoking

Work setting:

  • Rural area
  • Remote location

Responsibilities

  • Clean the crops
  • Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
  • Grade vegetables and fruits according to size, shape, colour, and volume
  • Clean greenhouses
  • Hand harvest vegetables
  • Mix fertilizers
  • Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops
  • Fertilize and spray crops
  • Harvest crops
  • Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
  • Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock, and poultry
  • Examine product for quality and readiness for market
  • Assist in pruning trees, shrubs, and plants

Experience and specialization
Type of product:

  • Hydroponic horticultural products

Type of crops:

  • Bell peppers
  • Greenhouse vegetables

Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities:

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Attention to detail
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Large workload
  • Overtime required

Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.
  • If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply
By email: ebartsch@haciendaproduce.ca
By mail: 2961 Talbot Street, Wheatley, ON N0P 2P0

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following question when applying:

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Advertised until: 2025-02-14

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.